Passive immunity is used against:
Correct answer: D. Tetanus
- A. Malaria
- B. Dengue
- C. Thypoid
- D. Tetanus
Explanation
Tetanus is a bactenal infection which can be treated by anti-tetanus serum. Passive immunity can occur naturally, such as when an infant receives a mother's antibodies through the placenta or breast milk, or artificially, such as when a person receives antibodies in the form of an injection (gamma globulin injection).
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